Ayang Rinpoche’s monastery in Bylakuppe, South India need a new medical professional to replace the current nurse, who is leaving the country.

The monastery prefers an experienced, retired male; but will consider an experienced retired/of retirement age female without family obligations. The minimum commitment is one year. A Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required, and the monastery will help with that. There is no fee, just form-filling and waiting. It takes 3-4 months for the PAP to be approved. There is a small, basic dispensary with desk, patient bed, and shelves and cupboard for medicine storage. There is running water but no electricity. A general job description includes:

Available as needed by the monks and monastery; no fixed number of hours each day/week

Works as a team member with teachers and with teaching and working monks

Anything else the monastery requests Desirable traits that are beneficial (not necessarily in this order):

Respectful of cultural differences (Indian, Tibetan, monastic)

Compassionate and works from the heart

Flexible

Patient

Sense of humour

Perseverant

Humble

In exchange for services, the monastery provides a room in the guesthouse and three meals/day plus afternoon tea. The personal and professional experiences are countless and invaluable. Interested persons should email their resume to Ani Samten. They are also welcome to email with questions or concerns.